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description: Before we start, explore the Marketing Cloud Intelligence Data Pipelines platform. Then check that you are using one of Salesforce’s support browsers. Finally, familiarize yourself with the user roles that MDP includes.
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# Get Ready for MDP

Before we start, explore the Marketing Cloud Intelligence Data Pipelines platform. Then check that you are using one of Salesforce’s support browsers. Finally, familiarize yourself with the user roles that MDP includes.

- **[MDP Navigate the Platform](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mcidp_dato_getstarted_nav_platform.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    The Marketing Cloud Intelligence Data Pipelines platform is divided into five tabs. Here you can explore the different tabs.
- **[MDP Supported Browsers](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mcidp_dato_getstarted_browsers.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    You can access Marketing Intelligence Data Platforms from a browser on a Windows, macOS, or Linux computer.
- **[MDP Security](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mcidp_dato_getstarted_security.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Marketing Cloud Intelligence Data Pipelines uses a variety of industry-standard and state-of-the-art security technologies and procedures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. You can decide on which methods best suit your needs. Keeping up with the evolving security landscape is an ongoing, joint partnership between MDP and our customers. As security threats grow more common, it’s important to implement stronger measures to protect your business and customers.